Potensic - ATOM

If you absolutely cannot wait, and NEED to get a drone to start playing with, get a DJI, or even better, save yourself some money and get a Potensic Atom. That said, unless you’re strictly going to use that drone for photography, you’re certain to get bored quickly. The best thing you can do starting out is to get a controller, such as a Radiomaster Pocket or Boxer, and a drone simulator like Liftoff or Uncrashed. Then, before you start getting too frustrated, start watching Joshua Bardwell on YouTube. He’s got a great playlist on getting started in FPV with a controller and simulator. Trust me, after trying to learn just the simulator, I’m convinced that I’ve saved myself a large amount of money and heartache. It’s so easy to crash an FPV drone as a beginner. Controls are complex and not intuitive, at least not when you’re starting from zero.

Walmart and Adorama have the 3 in stock. You could also look at something like the Potensic Atom 2. I have the original Atom and think its a great drone.

If that is your use case, then yes, DJI minis are better, but there are certainly use cases where Potensic is better. The point I'm trying to make is Potensic makes a very solid drone and they should not be overlooked. I have yet to find myself in a situation where my original Atom 3 axis loses signal. The Atom 3 axis 2 is even better in this area. They also have better features in their price range.

Absolutely not. Potensic drones are great. If you don't need the features of the Air 3, you will be verry happy with your Potensic. I know I am with the original Atom 3 axis and I have no regrets with it. It easily works as well as my brother's DJI mini (original), and I dont have to download the app from a shady source (my brother uses an old phone when he flies his because of this).

If that is your use case, then yes, DJI minis are better, but there are certainly use cases where Potensic is better. The point I'm trying to make is Potensic makes a very solid drone and they should not be overlooked. I have yet to find myself in a situation where my original Atom 3 axis loses signal. The Atom 3 axis 2 is even better in this area. They also have better features in their price range.

Absolutely not. Potensic drones are great. If you don't need the features of the Air 3, you will be verry happy with your Potensic. I know I am with the original Atom 3 axis and I have no regrets with it. It easily works as well as my brother's DJI mini (original), and I dont have to download the app from a shady source (my brother uses an old phone when he flies his because of this).

DJI is big enough that any technical hurdle would be extremely minor to them. It's not an issue for Potensic and every other much smaller drone manufacturers that I think DJI's stance is either ridiculous or extremely shady. Potensic offers much better software features in their price ranges, so if they can do it there is no reason DJI can't. 

I would definitely recommend the DJI Mini 4 Pro. If you're really tight on money the Potensic Atom is really good as well. It's probably comparable to DJI Mini 4k. It has most of the stuff you want from a drone as a beginner minus some of the bells and whistles the Dji Mini 4 Pro has. Just make sure you get the model with a 3 axis gimbal. No, a 150 dollar drone from Amazon is not the answer if you care about actually taking photos and videos.

Not gonna lie the Potensic Atom is a great beginner drone. Very easy to fly and beginner friendly. Camera isn't terrible. https://youtu.be/AuF_I-hixTc?si=uzo1lQ58B20W2Bou

Just because it's 4k doesn't mean it's the same quality across the board. The Atom is pretty darn good for a "cheap" drone. I filmed this on it https://youtu.be/AuF_I-hixTc?si=FloBY6txxc1fVlVk

Lol. Yeah right. You're one of the only ones on here making that bullshist claim. They're actually VERY good drones for their price point. 

I just bought one. Great little drones for the price. Everything about them is great, range, picture and video quality, responsiveness. Everything. You're going to love it! 

Don't buy one. The Potensic Atom seems better value and quality.

Hello. The potensic atom seems well worth the money at only about £300, and can be bought through Amazon with the confidence of being able to return it if it doesn't perform well. I don't think any drones under that price will be good for anything more than as a child's to toy.

I've got the Atom 3axis and the Air 3s. It's apples and oranges.. hard to compare the price to feature ratio.

I’m not sure I would use the word frugal. I personally own a DJI Mini 3, I bought the fly more package and I think whatever drone you decide on, you should try to go for a fly more package. Taking your drone to the park or wherever you fly and only getting 1 30 minute battery, or in fact much less, isn’t super fun. Having 3 to spend a day with is really nice as an option, though it will cost more. If cost is a big concern, I’ve personally seen with my own eyes my friend fly his potensic atom into 4 trees and 2 walls and that thing is still kicking. It’s like the Nokia that just won’t break. He’s changed the propellers out a few times and there’s a Knick on the camera, but it doesn’t impact image quality it’s just a scuff on part of the plastic. The atom isn’t the best thing in the world, but the reliability is pretty insane for the price.

I fly a Potensic Atom, it's alright, no major complaints. It's far less sophisticated than my phantom 4.

I have an original atom, and it's a real treat to fly.

I started with a potensic atom before upgrading to just purchasing an Air 3s. Glad I did since I was a great way to see if I liked it for $200. I wouldn’t go any cheaper.